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Education Policy

The Role of Education Policy

The University of Exeter’s education policies play a crucial role in establishing requirements and expectations of students and staff. In doing so they ensure that the academic standards and credibility of the University’s awards are maintained and that an outstanding quality academic experience is provided for all its students.

The University’s education policies also make an important contribution to the delivery of the education and student experience commitments and priorities set out in the University’s Strategy 2030. They also provide assurance that the University meets the Conditions of Registration with the Office for Students (OfS), including in relation to good governance, quality and standards, fair access and positive outcomes for all, and student protection and support.

The Services provided by Education Policy, Quality and Standards (EPQS)

EPQS works across the University to deliver the following educational policy-related services:

  • Management of the University’s Education Board, and its sub committees and working groups, including the University Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee.
  • Custodianship of the Teaching Quality Assurance Manual, including the archiving, updating and publishing of its Handbooks, Frameworks and Special Provisions.
  • Review and development of the education policy, as presented in the Teaching Quality Assurance Manual, in accordance with agreed annual priorities.
  • Coordination for the annual quality review and enhancement cycles as set out in the Quality Review and Enhancement Framework.
  • Review and reporting of the University’s degree outcomes, including the annual preparation and publication of its Degree Outcomes Statement
  • Provision of information, advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of education policy to Faculties, Departments and Student Support Services.
  • Provision of support for the Dean and Associate Dean for Taught Students, including in relation to their academic governance and assurance roles, Dean’s Exceptions and Unsatisfactory Student Progress, Engagement and Attendance.

You can contact members of EPQS who work on education policy matters at educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk

If you wish to arrange a meeting with, or which includes, the Dean for Taught Students or the Associate Dean for Taught Students please contact DfTSsupport@exeter.ac.uk.

Accessing the University’s Education Policies

The University’s primary education policy framework is comprised of the following:

There are also a number of important ancillary education policies that staff and students should be aware and may need to read or refer to in conjunction with the above, including: